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simmering

ADJECTIVE
broiling
Synonyms


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Simmering criticism of her tactics exploded during the immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, jeopardizing her relationship with the president and her grip on the department.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Sydney Simmering was without power from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning as her house on the border of Silver Lake and Echo Park sweltered in the heat wave.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2024

Simmering the chowder: If you cook on a gas stove, simmering can be too hot.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024

Simmering tensions boiled over after the first Columbia camp was cleared - clashes and arrests followed elsewhere.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2024

But Herr Simmering protested earnestly that he never liked to lose paying guests, above all those delightful Americans, who had so much appreciation and who made so little trouble.

From The Guns of Europe by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)




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